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stone facing

stone facing

6.6
A layer of stone attached to the outside of a wall or riverbank to protect it
  • noun
  • Specialized
translation icon : revestimiento de piedra
  • Is the stone facing on the wall original?

Examples

  • The new building features beautiful stone facing on the exterior.

  • Workers repaired the stone facing after a section was damaged by the storm.

  • The ancient bridge was reinforced with a thick stone facing for extra durability.

  • The engineers installed a stone facing along the riverbank to prevent erosion.

  • The building's stone facing provides both durability and an attractive appearance.

  • During the renovation, they found that the stone facing was intact and needed minimal repairs.

  • The architect chose a smooth stone facing to enhance the modern aesthetic of the structure.

Synonyms

facing
vsstone facing
  • Specialized
1 5.7

A layer of material that covers a building's outside to protect or decorate it

is a masonry outer layer meant mainly to support and protect embankments
revetement
vsstone facing
  • UK
9.9

A layer of stone or concrete that protects a slope like a riverbank

is the same structural layer but specifically made from masonry material

How Thick

stone wall
20 2.7
stone facing
  • Specialized
6.6
veneer
12 6.8

Surface Forms

stone facing singular
stone facings plural

Morphology

stone + facing

The meaning 'a covering or outer layer of stone' is directly and compositionally derived from 'stone' (rock material) + 'facing' (a covering). While 'facing' is somewhat technical in building contexts, the literal noun+noun combination is transparent and follows common compounding patterns, so a B1 learner who knows both constituents should be able to infer the meaning.

Etymology

The noun stone facing comes from the simple image of putting a layer of stone on the 'face' or outside of a wall. So, stone facing means the outer stone layer that covers and protects a bank, wall, or building.